Where to celebrate Mother's Day in Hong Kong

Mother’s Day is around the corner and we’re not ones to judge if you haven’t quite decided where to take your mum yet. Whether the most special lady in your life is a cocktail lover, a foodie or an afternoon tea aficionado, Hong Kong has you covered with some indulgent Mother’s Day treats. 

We’ve done the hard work so you can take the credit – here are the best places to celebrate this year’s Mother’s Day in the city: 

Armani/ Aqua  

For Mother’s Day brunch, Armani/Aqua will offer their famed free flow brunch with a twist: the first 50 reservations will receive an exclusive make-up set and a compact mirror by Gorgio Armani Beauty and access to a bespoke make-up service. Hurry up and book!  

Where: Armani/Aqua, 2/F Landmark Chater,  8 Connaught Rd Central, Central, +852 3583 2828, armani-aqua.com 

When: May 12 and 13 

How much: HKD$598 with free flow champagne and cocktails  

Hutong  

A glorious Chinese feast is always a good idea and when it comes to celebrating family occasions there is no place like Hutong. For their spicy Mother’s Day brunch, they’ll offer a family-style sharing menu featuring squid with Sichuan green pepper and Kung Po king prawns.  

Where: Hutong, 1 Peking Road, Tsim Sha  Tsui, +852 3428 8342, hutong.com 

When: May 12 and 13 

How much: HKD$4988 for a group of four  

Porterhouse

Porterhouse steakhouse has everything covered for your Mother’s Day celebration. On May 13, in addition to their classic and chic brunch with bottomless fresh seafood, steaks and salad station, they will also offer complimentary flowers, a dessert and a HKD$200 dining voucher to all mothers.  

Where: Porterhouse, California Tower, 30-36 D’Aguilar St, Central, +852 2522 6366, porterhousehk.com 

When: May 13 

How much: HKD$398 (free flow options available) 

Francis 

In celebration of Mother’s Day and International Hummus Day, Francis is giving away 500 free portions of his signature hummus and homemade pita bread on May 13. In addition, the Middle Eastern eatery will provide prosecco, beer and house wine at a special price.  

Where: Francis,  4 & 6 St. Francis Street, Wan Chai, +852 3101 9521, francis.com 

When: May 13 between 3 and 5.30 pm 

How much: Free (selected beverages available at HKD$50)  

The Envoy 

The Envoy will treat all mums to a Dewdrops of the Heart free cocktail on Mother’s Day. The drink is made with homemade pandan, jasmine tea, pandan vodka and Perlini shaker, a perfect combo for cocktail lovers.  

Where: The Envoy, 3/F, The Pottinger Hotel, 74 Queen’s Road, Central, +852 2169 3311, theenvoy.hk  

When: May 13 

How much: Free for all mums  

Dr. Fern’s Gin Parlour  

Inspired by the Swedish tradition of tea breaks, or “fika,” this sophisticated speakeasy will launch a new after-tea on Mother’s Day. The Nordic-inspired afternoon tea will celebrate the smells and flavours of summer botanicals and Scandinavian traditional tales.  

Where: Dr. Fern’s Gin Parlour, Shop B31A, First Basement Floor, Landmark Atrium, 15 Queen’s Road Central, Central, + 852 2111 9449, landmark.hk 

When: May 13 

How much: HKD$ 498 for two guests  

Gia Trattoria Italiana  

Gia Trattoria Italiana will offer a brunch to celebrate “Mamma’s Day”. In addition to their traditional and regional dishes, the special menu includes exclusive dishes to celebrate mums in Italian style, including the “Uova in Purgatorio” (Italian poached eggs in spicy tomato sauce) and the “Stringhetti al nero” (homemade black squid ink pasta with clams and scallops).  

Where: Gia Trattoria  Italiana, Fleet Arcade, Fenwick Pier, 1 Lung King St, Wan Chai, +852 2511 8081, giatrattoriaitaliana.com 

When: May 13 

How much: HKD$388 for the set menu and HKD$348 for buffet (free flow options available)  

Kashiwaya 

The traditional Japanese Kaiseki eatery will offer an exclusive Mother’s Day lunch for lovers of the country’s most authentic flavours. The two Michelin-starred menu will include a complimentary seventh course to celebrate mums: a sesame tofu-based dish with wasabi and sea urchin.  

Where: Kashiwaya, 8/F, 18 On Lan Street, Central, +852 2520 5218, kashiwaya.com 

When: May 13 

How much: HKD$ 680 

Gough’s On Gough 

Gough’s On Gough’s classic British brunch is getting a little love for Mother’s Day with a menu that includes traditional dishes and modern reinterpretations, such as the Baked Salmon Fillet with dill sauce, roast potatoes and vegetables and the English spring pea and asparagus risotto with Lancashire cheddar sauce. 

Where: Gough’s On Gough, 15 Gough Street, Central, +852 2473 9066, goughsongough.com 

When: May 13 

How much: HKD$598